Silverstone or Space Grey for E90? Having second thougths...

marcs2312 · 03-16-2011, 11:37 PM

I ordered the E90 unsure on final color and now cant decide between SS and space gray. Interior is black leather. Would love some opinions...

thanks

piloto · 03-16-2011, 11:44 PM

Have you seen SSII in person? I think it's a great color, but under certain conditions, especially direct sunlight (think noon on a sunny day), it has a light green and light blue tint to it. And it's not faint, as the blue and green (especially the blue) stand out a lot under those conditions.

Space Gray is a rich color and contrasts well with the black parts of the M3, and looks very nice IMO on the E90 (as well as on the E92/93). But SSII is unique, and unique to the M cars, and if you don't mind that baby blue (the Trojan in me just can't bear it

), then it's a great color.

1sikbmr · 03-16-2011, 11:47 PM

I have both... SSII on the e90 and SG on the e60. I can't tell you how great SSII looks under all lights. I find that SG looks a little weird under certain lighting. SSII really shows a different color everyday.

marcs2312 · 03-16-2011, 11:54 PM

Interesting feedback - thanks. OT: Piloto - is .16 cents /mile chargeover the mileage limit you mentioned standard on all lease deals or is it dependent on dealer?

thanks

JCtx · 03-16-2011, 11:57 PM

I have SSII, so I can give you my honest opinion... and you can believe it

. I was expecting a silver color, so I was a bit disappointed when I saw the car. Color looks great, although a bit feminine IMO. But after a testosterone injection in the form of black OEM 19s, black OEM grilles, black muffler (but chrome tips), tinted windows, reflectors shaved, and body-colored gills, I'm quite happy with it now. And I'm glad I bought it, because if I had seen it before buying, I'd have searched for AW instead, and there're TONS of those around, and in every model BMW makes.

The other thing you need to consider is SSII is the cleanest color in the M3 pallete, while SG is going to show dirt a lot. Not a huge deal, but another factor to consider. Good luck.

M3maniac20 · 03-16-2011, 11:59 PM

Space Grey with Back leather! FTW The Silverstone is cool but too light.
Space grey is gorgeous...especially after its been washed and waxed...it just GLISTENS in the sun light. The grey is much more metallic than I had expected.
Your choice, but I vote SG!

marcs2312 · 03-17-2011, 12:02 AM

some interesting points - any other thoughts?

slowman · 03-17-2011, 12:43 AM

It always comes down to opinion, but silverstone really grew on me in the first few days after I got it. On a sunny day the color really comes alive.

It's more unique too, at least around my area. Tons of space gray around. It's a great color, so I understand why people pick it, but there really are a ton.

OC ///M · 03-17-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

...after a testosterone injection in the form of black OEM 19s, black OEM grilles, black muffler (but chrome tips), tinted windows, reflectors shaved, and body-colored gills, I'm quite happy with it now. And I'm glad I bought it...there are TONS of those around, and in every model BMW makes.

The other thing you need to consider is SSII is the cleanest color in the M3 pallete, while SG is going to show dirt a lot. Not a huge deal, but another factor to consider. Good luck.

Your car is a great example of how some subtle changes can put an edge on SSII. I approve.

OP: SSII, unique to ///M cars only, changes from a flat slate in low-light, to a horizon sky's blue at dusk in direct sunlight. On partially cloudy days and after a proper polish it takes the appearance of liquid metal-no hallucinogens required to view this.

Cab5er · 03-17-2011, 01:17 AM

Space Grey Fo sho

jonasaurus · 03-17-2011, 01:58 AM

Both are great colours but my personal choice is SG, some say its bland ...

crackberry · 03-17-2011, 02:23 AM

id go with the ss ii cuz its a m exclusive. space gray is meh to me.

the way id like to see it, ss ii is a silver with a hint of chrome blue. makes it sound cool and automatically makes the color sound more masculine...even though its kind of more like an ice blue...

but ss ii has ROCKED my world. after seeing that color, all monotone silvers or grays just seem monotonous. before, i liked titanium silver, but now it kinda looks boring now after seeing ss ii. thats how great of a color it is. it has changed my pallet. you should def check it out.

M3Fool · 03-17-2011, 02:39 AM

SSII for the win........ there is NO mistaking ///M with it. The only color that is ///M specific. I love mine and after a good wash and wax on a sunny day.... it gleems like an angel on a dark night. I have gotten more compliments from other M drivers on the color than I have with any other car.

hell I love the color so much I just bought a blackberry because it was so similar in color.

You gotta know.... you have to live with her.

R A W L S · 03-17-2011, 02:40 AM

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R A W L S · 03-17-2011, 02:41 AM

SG

M3Fool · 03-17-2011, 02:43 AM

Hey RAWLS........ I saw that GTS in your avatar in person at the Welt last weekend. Thing looks wicked.

MRSSIIM3 · 03-17-2011, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elp_jc

I have SSII, so I can give you my honest opinion... and you can believe it

. I was expecting a silver color, so I was a bit disappointed when I saw the car. Color looks great, although a bit feminine IMO. But after a testosterone injection in the form of black OEM 19s, black OEM grilles, black muffler (but chrome tips), tinted windows, reflectors shaved, and body-colored gills, I'm quite happy with it now. And I'm glad I bought it, because if I had seen it before buying, I'd have searched for AW instead, and there're TONS of those around, and in every model BMW makes.

The other thing you need to consider is SSII is the cleanest color in the M3 pallete, while SG is going to show dirt a lot. Not a huge deal, but another factor to consider. Good luck.

ditto to this

put on carbon fiber and black out everything and youve got a great car

kaykay · 03-17-2011, 02:51 AM

Space Grey, Brushed Aluminium Trim for contrast, Black Extended. Case closed

dawgdog · 03-17-2011, 05:45 AM

I'm kind of a Silverstone II fan.

R A W L S · 03-17-2011, 06:44 AM

SG

R A W L S · 03-17-2011, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Fool

Hey RAWLS........ I saw that GTS in your avatar in person at the Welt last weekend. Thing looks wicked.

M3 Fool- I was at the welt last weekend too! It does look wicked. Every car in the museum was awesome.

Oh yeah, space grey. I don't like the baby blue hue in SSII.

e90m3_6MT · 03-17-2011, 09:03 AM

here are some pics of mine to help, BTW I'm sold to SSII

03-16-2011, 11:37 PM	#1
marcs2312 Private 14 Rep 65 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Silverstone or Space Grey for E90? Having second thougths... I ordered the E90 unsure on final color and now cant decide between SS and space gray. Interior is black leather. Would love some opinions... thanks
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piloto Captain 29 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Have you seen SSII in person? I think it's a great color, but under certain conditions, especially direct sunlight (think noon on a sunny day), it has a light green and light blue tint to it. And it's not faint, as the blue and green (especially the blue) stand out a lot under those conditions. Space Gray is a rich color and contrasts well with the black parts of the M3, and looks very nice IMO on the E90 (as well as on the E92/93). But SSII is unique, and unique to the M cars, and if you don't mind that baby blue (the Trojan in me just can't bear it ), then it's a great color.
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1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	I have both... SSII on the e90 and SG on the e60. I can't tell you how great SSII looks under all lights. I find that SG looks a little weird under certain lighting. SSII really shows a different color everyday. __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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marcs2312 Private 14 Rep 65 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Piloto Interesting feedback - thanks. OT: Piloto - is .16 cents /mile chargeover the mileage limit you mentioned standard on all lease deals or is it dependent on dealer? thanks
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	I have SSII, so I can give you my honest opinion... and you can believe it . I was expecting a silver color, so I was a bit disappointed when I saw the car. Color looks great, although a bit feminine IMO. But after a testosterone injection in the form of black OEM 19s, black OEM grilles, black muffler (but chrome tips), tinted windows, reflectors shaved, and body-colored gills, I'm quite happy with it now. And I'm glad I bought it, because if I had seen it before buying, I'd have searched for AW instead, and there're TONS of those around, and in every model BMW makes. The other thing you need to consider is SSII is the cleanest color in the M3 pallete, while SG is going to show dirt a lot. Not a huge deal, but another factor to consider. Good luck.
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M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Space Grey with Back leather! FTW The Silverstone is cool but too light. Space grey is gorgeous...especially after its been washed and waxed...it just GLISTENS in the sun light. The grey is much more metallic than I had expected. Your choice, but I vote SG! __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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marcs2312 Private 14 Rep 65 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	some interesting points - any other thoughts?
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slowman Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	It always comes down to opinion, but silverstone really grew on me in the first few days after I got it. On a sunny day the color really comes alive. It's more unique too, at least around my area. Tons of space gray around. It's a great color, so I understand why people pick it, but there really are a ton.
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Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	Space Grey Fo sho __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Both are great colours but my personal choice is SG, some say its bland ... __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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03-17-2011, 02:23 AM	#12
crackberry Major 32 Rep 999 Posts Drives: Porsche Carrera GTS (997.2) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: southern california iTrader: (0)	id go with the ss ii cuz its a m exclusive. space gray is meh to me. the way id like to see it, ss ii is a silver with a hint of chrome blue. makes it sound cool and automatically makes the color sound more masculine...even though its kind of more like an ice blue... but ss ii has ROCKED my world. after seeing that color, all monotone silvers or grays just seem monotonous. before, i liked titanium silver, but now it kinda looks boring now after seeing ss ii. thats how great of a color it is. it has changed my pallet. you should def check it out.
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M3Fool Loves FFDP 49 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 SOLD 11 5.0 'Stang Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	SSII for the win........ there is NO mistaking ///M with it. The only color that is ///M specific. I love mine and after a good wash and wax on a sunny day.... it gleems like an angel on a dark night. I have gotten more compliments from other M drivers on the color than I have with any other car. hell I love the color so much I just bought a blackberry because it was so similar in color. You gotta know.... you have to live with her. __________________ Glory may be fleeting, but mediocrity ensures anonymity...
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